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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 16h

No more domestic reviews until 2029, says chair who led schedule debate | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

No more domestic reviews until 2029, says chair who led schedule debate | The Cricketer

There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee (PGC)

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 17h

There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

No more domestic reviews until 2029, says chair who led schedule debate | The Cricketer

There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee (PGC)

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 7d

Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another

Most agreed the experiment had some merit, just as most agreed that, after three years, the conclusions were clear: the red Kookaburra ball isn't well suited to conditions in England and Wales

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 7d

Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another

Most agreed the experiment had some merit, just as most agreed that, after three years, the conclusions were clear: the red Kookaburra ball isn't well suited to conditions in England and Wales

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 7d

Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour? www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes...

Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour? | The Cricketer

The men's Ashes Tests will be diminished should the fast bowler be absent for any or all of the series, but Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum surely won't mind reports around Cummins'fitness

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 7d

Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour? | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour? | The Cricketer

The men's Ashes Tests will be diminished should the fast bowler be absent for any or all of the series, but Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum surely won't mind reports around Cummins'fitness

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 11d

Are you wearing different nail varnish?

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 12d

Not at all, John. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next time. Cheers.

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 12d

The overseas player market has grown desperately complex in recent times, with visa regulations and competition from other leagues and international cricket resulting in a situation described as "carnage" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Easing of visa rules triggers change in county overseas recruitment | The Cricketer

Counties will find it easier to sign - and retain - overseas players during the 2026 season due to a change in visa regulations.

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 13d

"This is a different tactic. From a team which has made a point of doing things differently"

✍ @georgedobell.bsky.social considers what role Will Jacks may have during the Ashes.

Logical or mystifying? The factors behind Will Jacks' selection in England's Ashes squad

Liam Dawson, Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed were overlooked as the backup to Shoaib Bashir. But the Surrey allrounder is more than merely an understudy

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 15d

Cheers.

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 15d

"There was a time when England used to select on the basis of 'multiple eyes, multiple times'. Now, it feels there's much of a hunch involved."

Raw Lions squad compiled with development, rather than Ashes, in mind | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Raw Lions squad compiled with development, rather than Ashes, in mind | The Cricketer

The England Lions squad selected for a winter tour to Australia isn't a reserve squad for the Ashes; it's a development squad with an eye for the future

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 16d

Happy birthday to my friend @elizabethammon.bsky.social whose healthy diet remains an inspiration:

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks, Jon. Sad day.

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 16d

"He's been a credit to his family, his county and his country. And, really, what more can any of us achieve?"

Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career | The Cricketer

Any team would be lucky to have Chris Woakes; he has been a credit to his family, his county and his country – and, really, what more can any of us achieve?

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 16d

Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/engla...

Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career | The Cricketer

Any team would be lucky to have Chris Woakes; he has been a credit to his family, his county and his country – and, really, what more can any of us achieve?

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 18d

"I don't think we should ever be happy with mid-table."

Warwickshire aware of high expectations after solid, transitional season | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Warwickshire aware of high expectations after solid, transitional season | The Cricketer

The club finished mid-table in the County Championship, reached the T20 Blast quarter-final and were knocked out in the One Day Cup group stage, meaning more will be expected from the team next year

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 19d

"They have reminded us of the value of truly fast bowlers, the value of including spinners and the value of allrounders. They have a fine slip cordon, an excellent opening partnership and a collection of seamers who look dangerous in English conditions" | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Nottinghamshire end bar-raising Division One campaign with crushing win | The Cricketer

Nottinghamshire ensured their title was celebrated with a win as they chased down just 18 runs in the fourth innings to earn a 10-wicket win over Warwickshire

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 19d

Piece on ‘Three-Pete’ Moores: a good man and a good coach:

The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 19d

"You want people to understand what they've achieved."

Peter Moores has created a legacy worth cherishing | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Peter Moores has created a legacy worth cherishing | The Cricketer

Check the data: Peter Moores has won the Championship at three different first-class counties.

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The Cricketer @thecricketer.com · 20d

"On good days and bad, he has remained positive, unflappable and dignified. There's a lot to like about this Notts team, and a lot of that is because they have taken on the characteristics of their leader" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Peter Moores' transformative powers propel a united Nottinghamshire back to the summit | The Cricketer

From Haseeb Hameed to Kyle Verreynne, Mick Newell to Lisa Pursehouse, this is a title won not by individuals but by a talented collective

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 20d

Notts have just secured the County Championship title. Deserved it, too. It means Peter Moores has just become the first man to win the Champ title as head coach with three different first-class counties.